Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Miami Heat: John Crotty analyzes Heat players (plus Iguodala, Spoelstra on social justice) Aug 27, 2020

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Prior to the Milwaukee Bucks choosing not to play Wednesday in a social justice protest -- and the NBA suspending the rest of the day's schedule -- Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo spoke to Fox Sports Sun analyst and former NBA point guard John Crotty about the key players on the current team, while mixing in some Zo-era nostalgia.

As a bonus, we include the day's Zoom calls with Erik Spoelstra and Andre Iguodala, which were conducted prior to the Bucks' action but were on a similar theme. Iguodala is the vice president of the NBA Players Association and would be active in the night's meetings.

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Miami Heat: Jorge Sedano, Still Rather be the Sixers? Aug 24, 2020

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Jorge Sedano of ESPN, a friend to Heat fans but also someone who said he would "rather be the Sixers" joins after Philadelphia is swept from the playoffs. Was he wrong? If so, it will take Alf and Greg to get him to admit it. Then, Ethan stays with Greg for a Guts Check, and a reading of some of the worst tweets about Goran Dragic and the Heat's future. Plus, a short preview of Game 4 of the first round against the Indiana Pacers, with the Heat up 3-0. Sponsored by Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (BankruptcyIsGood4U.com) and Keystone Chiropractic (@KeystoneNeuro)
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Floor's Yours: We answer your Miami Heat questions Aug 21, 2020

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Ethan, Alf, Greg and Alex hop on a livestream on Thursday night and take the questions of the back-like-never-before cocky Heat fans after taking a 2-0 lead against the Indiana Pacers.

- Quick review of Game 2 win

- The debate over re-naming the Turd Quarter

- Do we even want Victor Oladipo?

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Miami Heat go up 2-0 on Indiana Pacers Aug 20, 2020

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Ethan was out postgame due to father duties, but we have enough. Alphonse Sidney, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo come on after another win over the Pacers to talk about:

• Heat running on Duncan • Jimmy & Goran continue to close + closing lineup • Spo's mid-game adjustments + evaluating their defense • Winning individual matchups vs. getting everyone involved • Bam & Iguodala's contributions beyond the box score • Revised series predictions

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Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra's Offense with Nekias Duncan Aug 20, 2020

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Between Game 1 and Game 2 of the Miami Heat's first round series with the Indiana Pacers, Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney welcome in Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) to discuss his article about Erik Spoelstra's transformation of the Heat offense around Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson.

Find the story at FiveReasonsSports.com.

Also, Game 2 predictions.

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Butler, Dragic lead Miami Heat's Game 1 win Aug 19, 2020

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It was a struggle at times, even with Vic Oladipo (eye) out, but the Miami Heat pulled away in Game of the 2020 first round to beat the Indiana Pacers, 113-103.

Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg focus on Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro and even look at the Bucks' loss to Orlando to ask if they are vulnerable.

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Miami Heat: Final Predictions for Indiana Pacers series Aug 18, 2020

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Not much time left, so Ethan, Alf and Greg are joined by Nekias Duncan to update the Heat's starting plans -- no Kendrick Nunn -- and make their final predictions. What problems could TJ Warren, Victor Oladipo and others pose to Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and company? Check today's Game 1 live stream on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsored by Gonzalez and Tybor law firm (BankruptcyIsGoodFor4.com) and SafeCubbies.com
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Miami Heat Mega-Playoff Preview: Heat-Pacers, plus Oladipo, Beal possibilities Aug 17, 2020

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We're finally here! The playoffs start Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, and we get you ready with Scott Agness and J. Michael Falgoust from the Pacers reporting side. Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg break down the matchups, the TJ Warren vs. Jimmy Butler subplot, the apparent friction between Bam Adebayo and Myles Turner, and why Victor Oladipo is so openly flirting with Heat players.

Plus, J Michael gives us the latest on Bradley Beal, after getting to know Beal while covering the Washington Wizards.

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